SACKED Strictly star Graziano Di Prima has called in top lawyers to sue the BBC — and to try to clear his name. The shamed pro dancer, 30, has recruited big hitters Whitestone Chambers to fight his corner. 6 Sacked Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima has called in top lawyers to sue the BBC Credit: Getty 6 Italian dancer Graziano was axed over his behaviour towards celebrity partner Zara McDermott Credit: PA Barristers have already waded through thousands of text and WhatsApp messages and believe the Italian has a case for unfair dismissal.
He was axed over his behaviour towards celebrity partner Zara McDermott. A source last night said: “Graziano feels he wasn’t allowed a fair opportunity to give his side of the story so has been heartened to hear the legal team think he has a case for unfair dismissal. “The top lawyers at Whitestone Chambers have scanned through thousands of messages between Graziano and Zara and the other Strictly dancers.
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Last month, The Sun on Sunday told how he was sacked after a video of him “hi.